Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)
Course information for - 2025 entry
Offered at 1 locations
- Duration
- 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
- Fees (first year)*
$4624 CSP
$32751 Fee-paying- Start dates
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Semester 1 intake: Beginning February 2026Applications open August 2025Midyear (Semester 2) intake: Not available
Applications for this course closed on 30th September 2024
Overview
The Master of Psychology (Ed and Dev) degree at ACU is a two year postgraduate course consisting of academic coursework, practical training in assessment, diagnosis and intervention, lifespan perspective, and completion of a research project. Successful completion of the course allows registration as a general psychologist and eligibility for the two year registrar program, culminating in Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) endorsement in Educational & Developmental psychology.
Successful completion of the course allows registration as a general psychologist and upon completion of an additional period of supervised practice, for area of practice endorsement in educational and developmental psychology with The Psychology Board of Australia.
Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this course. See the Courses costs section below, under Fees.
Professional experience
Students must complete 1000 hours of practicum placement in clinical settings with at least 400 hours of face-to-face client contact.
Work placement
During the course, students complete three practicum placements. The first practicum usually occurs in the on-campus training clinic. During this placement students gain experience in assessment, diagnosis and therapy under close individual and group supervision conducted by experienced psychologists. Students must be supervised by a psychologist who is an approved supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia. During the second year of the course, most students complete two six-month external placements. Practicum options include placements in the Catholic Education Office, Department of Education, schools, early intervention services, disability services, and in non-governmental and private practice settings.
Professional recognition
This course is currently accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Please note that a minimum six-year sequence of education and training in psychology is required for an individual to become eligible for general registration as a psychologist in Australia.
Careers
Graduates will be well-prepared to work with individuals, families, groups and organisations in a range of settings.
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
- practitioner psychology
- school psychology
- research
- child and adolescent counselling
Course details
Course structure
To complete the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental), a student must complete 160 credit points (cp).
Course map
Graduate statement
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Additional course information
This course is available as a double combined with the Doctor of Philosophy, subject to the student meeting PhD admission criteria.
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
a.
i. a Bachelor degree with honours in an accredited psychology course with minimum of IIA Honours completed in the last 10 years; OR
ii. Bachelor degree with accredited four year major study in Psychology completed in the last 10 years;
OR
b.
i. a Bachelor degree with accredited three year major study in psychology and satisfactory completion of an additional year of accredited study in psychology, or equivalent, with an overall mark equivalent to IIA Honours completed in the last 10 years;
OR
ii. qualifications and experience assessed as equivalent by the selection committee;
AND
c. demonstrated suitability to undertake the course as evidenced by satisfactory:
i. academic referee report;
ii. professional referee report; AND
iii. for short-listed candidates, interview with the selection committee;
AND
d. be eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia as a conditional/provisional psychologist.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.
English language requirements
Applicants require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 (with a minimum score of 7.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (see English Language Proficiency).
Inherent requirement
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Pathways
Further study
Graduates may be eligible to progress to higher degree research programs.
ACU also offers the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/Doctor of Philosophy which combines professional training within clinical psychology with a research Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Students interested in this combined degree must first apply for and complete one year of the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental).
Fees
Course costs
$4624 CSP
$32751 Fee-paying
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (normally 4 units) per semester.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- the number of units studied per semester;
- the choice of major or specialisation; and
- elective units.
The University reviews fees annually.
A 10% rebate on fees will be offered to domestic ACU graduates (from any faculty) enrolling in full fee-paying postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Conditions apply.
Payment options
You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.
How to apply
Deferment
No deferment available.